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FE53 PLN

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,607 mi
Last recorded113,607 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 PLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 113,607 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 110,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,183 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 104,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner and outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,194 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,366 miles

Cannot see inner brake pads, front and rear

N/S/R tyre 3mm outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 91,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Cannot see inner brake pads, front and rear

Coolant level below minimum

N/S/F tyre almost bald on both edges, cracked outer wall

N/S/F wheel arch liner retaining screws missing, becoming insecure

N/S/R tyre 3mm outer edge

O/S/F tyre almost bald on both edges

O/S/F wheel arch liner retaining screws missing, becoming insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,629 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,798 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FE53 PLN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE53 PLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE53 PLN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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